Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, 2026, and Square Enix is making the jump feel like a real event with three preorder bundles, a same-day free trial, and the first month of play included.
Nintendo Switch 2’s extra power is turning first-party games into stable, colorful chaos, with Splatoon Raiders and Donkey Kong Bananza showing how Nintendo can now fill the screen with enemies, effects, and speed without losing the fun.
A Switch 2 X-Men Legends-style co-op RPG would give Marvel the Nintendo-first event game it has been missing, and it would finally give the X-Men the focused roster their powers deserve.
Final Fantasy XIV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4 with pre-orders live, a free first month, multiple edition choices, and a Switch 2-specific subscription requirement for existing players.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster hits Switch 2 at full price with no upgrade path or cross-save support, and Square Enix isn't budging.
Sega has surprise-released Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is a pun on the character Shadow the Hedgehog.
Splatoon Raiders, an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2, launches on July 23 with players taking on the role of the Mechanic to help Deep Cut find treasures guarded by Salmonids across the Spirhalite Islands. The game features a robust progression loop, an RPG-esque gear system, and both single-player and online options.
Stellar Blade has received an ESRB rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that its mature content, including revealing costumes and breast jiggle during combat, remains intact. The rating follows the game's official announcement for the platform during Nintendo's June Direct with a vague 2026 release window.